Spanish Conversation · Level 33
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Spanish word
negativo
Pronunciation
IPA/neɣaˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivenegative
Example
Su comentario negativo me sorprendió.
Their negative comment surprised me.
More examples
El tono negativo de la reunión afectó la moral.
The negative tone of the meeting affected morale.
Core concept
An expression of disapproval or unfavorable judgment.
Common phrases
comentario negativo
negative comment
impacto negativo
negative impact
efecto negativo
negative effect
Similar words
crítico: Points out faults or problems in someone's actions, ideas, or work.
pesimista: Predicts bad outcomes and views future events in a gloomy way.
desfavorable: Shows lack of approval or support for an idea, plan, or action.
hostil: Displays open hostility or aggressive rejection toward a person or group.
Definition in Spanish
Que indica falta de acuerdo, rechazo o una valoración desfavorable sobre algo o alguien.
Word origin
Negativo derives from Latin negativus, from negare 'to deny', entering Spanish through the Romance languages and closely matching English negative.
Usage tips
- Saying 'eres negativo' about a person is harsh in Spanish, so speakers more often point to a remark or an attitude with phrases like 'comentario negativo' or 'actitud negativa'.
Related words
- negatividadnegativitynoun
- negativamentenegativelyadverb
- negativismonegativismnoun